Harkness Brook Conservation Area is a 26-acre stretch of tall, thin-trunked forest off Harkness Road, threaded by a mostly flat section of the Robert Frost Trail with small brooks and a few tiny waterfalls.
What to expect
Trails
Roughly 4.1-mile out-and-back via the Robert Frost Trail, easy, relatively flat with a few small hills.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Described as dog-friendly by hikers; standard leash law applies.
Managed by
Town of Amherst Conservation Commission
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
No, it's an easy, mostly flat walk with a few small hills, roughly 4 miles round trip if you go out and back on the Robert Frost Trail section.
Is there an entry fee at Harkness Brook Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Harkness Brook Conservation Area?
Described as dog-friendly by hikers; standard leash law applies.
What rules should I know at Harkness Brook Conservation Area?
Hunting is closed here (not among the six Amherst conservation areas where hunting is permitted).